# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SG9 9AY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 BRIDEWELL CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG9 9AY | | Price | £635,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £475,000 Jan 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 21/11/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £1,116/year ### Recommendations - W1 (1,200) - E (30) - G (450) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2228-0936-7209-6018-5994) ## Description Located in one of Buntingford’s most sought-after locations, this five-bedroom detached family home sits on a generous plot and offers exceptional scope to extend or remodel (STPP), making it ideal for buyers looking to create a superb long-term home. Just a short walk from the High Street, and enjoying attractive views towards the ford and open countryside, the property already provides excellent space, including a welcoming hallway with cloakroom, a well-proportioned dual-aspect living room, a modern white-gloss kitchen with integrated appliances, and a bright conservatory/garden room. Upstairs, a large landing leads to five bedrooms and a refitted family shower room. Outside, the integral garage, block-paved driveway and additional side parking offer plenty of off-street parking, while the mature, walled south-facing rear garden is of impressive size. A rare opportunity in a prime Buntingford setting, offered chain free, with clear potential to add value and tailor the home to your needs. ## Property Photos - ![IMG_1886-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885223) - IMG_1886-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1870-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885224) - IMG_1870-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1876-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885225) - IMG_1876-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1804-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885226) - IMG_1804-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1810-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885227) - IMG_1810-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1831-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885228) - IMG_1831-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1813-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885229) - IMG_1813-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1828-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885230) - IMG_1828-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1816-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885231) - IMG_1816-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1849-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885232) - IMG_1849-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1852-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885233) - IMG_1852-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1840-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885234) - IMG_1840-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1855-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885235) - IMG_1855-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1867-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885236) - IMG_1867-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1843-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885237) - IMG_1843-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1846-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885238) - IMG_1846-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_1819-HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885239) - IMG_1819-HDR.jpg - ![IMG_0577HDR.jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/2449381) - IMG_0577HDR.jpg ## Floorplans - ![2 Bridewell Close (1).jpg](/listings/photos/174623867/1885240) - 2 Bridewell Close (1).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174623867/1885241) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8244132 - **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY - **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2011 - **Work Completed:** 19/05/2011 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6816827 - **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY - **Certificate Issued:** 14/09/2009 - **Work Completed:** 10/08/2009 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3017354 - **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY - **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2005 - **Work Completed:** 10/08/2005 - **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #881868 - **Address:** 2 Bridewell Close, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 9AY - **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003 - **Work Completed:** 07/05/2003 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 BRIDEWELL CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AY | £475,000 | 31/01/2020 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £570,000 | 04/06/2025 | Detached | | 4 GARDEN ROAD, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9HG | £512,500 | 08/06/2023 | Detached | | 6 THE CAUSEWAY, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9ET | £581,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 YEW TREE COURT, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9FQ | £665,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached | | 24 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £435,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 16 PORTERS CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9BW | £565,000 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | 13 WHITE HART CLOSE, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9DG | £655,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 1 CHURCH STREET, BUNTINGFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG9 9AS | £387,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £546,313 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £640,188 (16 Detached, SG9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -0.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,395/mo - **Realistic:** £1,550/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,705/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,596/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,935/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -50.8% - **10y growth:** -9.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.5% - **5y growth (index):** 12.9% - **10y growth (index):** 22.9% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)